its

Painfully slow decline in animal testing exposes a government dragging its feet

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:14 July 2026
Painfully slow decline in animal testing exposes a government dragging its feet

New Home Office statistics have laid bare the true extent of our government’s broken promises when it comes to animal testing and animal rights. Researchers in UK laboratories carried out scientific procedures on animals 2.5 million times in 2025. This is a pathetic 4% decrease from 2024, revealing a government that is failing to meet the expectations of the public it supposedly serves. Despite releasing the Replacing animals in Science strategy in November 2025, the state has still condemned millions of animals to suffer disgusting and painful procedures. We need to transition to modern, humane scientific methods of testing. Now. Animal testing…

Continue ReadingPainfully slow decline in animal testing exposes a government dragging its feet

Irish government steps up its funding of genocide-backing Palantir

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:13 July 2026
Irish government steps up its funding of genocide-backing Palantir

Micheál Martin’s toxic government has doubled down on backing one of the world’s most nakedly criminal corporations, by allowing the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to increase its shares in the murderous Palantir. The Ditch reports the following: The Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) held 22,073 shares in Palantir valued at €3.34 million at the end of 2025, according to the National Treasury Management Agency’s (NTMA) annual report published yesterday. ISIF’s annual report for the previous year showed a lower holding of 13,060 shares, for a total of just under €1 million euros. So as Palantir’s appalling activities have become increasingly…

Continue ReadingIrish government steps up its funding of genocide-backing Palantir

Green Party lays out its manifesto for Greater Manchester

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:10 July 2026
Green Party lays out its manifesto for Greater Manchester

The Green Party has announced its manifesto ahead of the upcoming mayoral election for Greater Manchester after Labour’s Andy Burnham stepped down to run for MP in Makerfield and will likely be the next PM. The party’s bold new manifesto aims to break from Burnham’s model, arguing it rewarded developers, priced ordinary people out of local homes, and funnelled investment into the city centre while leaving surrounding communities underfunded and chronically overlooked. Coggins announced her new plan for change in Hulme alongside party leader Zack Polanski, co-deputy Mothin Ali and Gorton and Denton MP Hannah Spencer, powerfully stating: We need real…

Continue ReadingGreen Party lays out its manifesto for Greater Manchester

In a show of commitment to ceasefire, Hamas announces dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:9 July 2026
In a show of commitment to ceasefire, Hamas announces dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza

The Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as Hamas, has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007, following its takeover from the Palestinian Authority. Over the years, Hamas has established a range of governmental institutions responsible for providing public services, maintaining internal security and coordinating emergency responses during periods of conflict. Hamas has dissolved its civilian governing body in Gaza Among these institutions was the Government Emergency Committee. This has played a central role in coordinating humanitarian assistance, restoring essential services, managing civil defence efforts and supporting government ministries during times of crisis. The committee was intended to ensure continuity of governance and aid…

Continue ReadingIn a show of commitment to ceasefire, Hamas announces dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza

Israel’s approval of new illegal settlements will further isolate East Jerusalem and deepen its unlawful occupation

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:7 July 2026
Israel’s approval of new illegal settlements will further isolate East Jerusalem and deepen its unlawful occupation

Israel’s approval of plans to establish 13 new illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is yet another example of the abhorrent and utter disregard of the international rules-based order by Israel. This forms another troubling development in the rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground in the Occupied Palestinian Territories which calls for urgent and substantive measures by all states. The approved ‘Binyamin’ plan is yet another attempt to further fragment Palestinian territory and isolate East Jerusalem from its surrounding Palestinian communities. It is situated along Route 60, the central north-south artery running through the West Bank that links Palestinian cities,…

Continue ReadingIsrael’s approval of new illegal settlements will further isolate East Jerusalem and deepen its unlawful occupation

Reform UK’s Braverman believes the UK should be compensated for its colonial pillages

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:6 July 2026
Reform UK’s Braverman believes the UK should be compensated for its colonial pillages

Reform UK’s far-right MP Suella Braverman claims the UK should receive reparations for its “investment, effort and contribution” to the colonies. This appalling suggestion came after Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy posted on X about Jamaica making the (long overdue) case for reparations “directly to King Charles”. Apparently, countries that had their resources, wealth, and labour exploited or stolen have no right to reparations, but those who capitalised upon it should be reimbursed because “the British Empire did so much good for the world”. Correction: the British Empire stole an extraordinary amount of wealth from the countries it colonised. It committed numerous…

Continue ReadingReform UK’s Braverman believes the UK should be compensated for its colonial pillages

Meme coin Tommy Robinson promoted loses 96% of its value

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:1 July 2026
Meme coin Tommy Robinson promoted loses 96% of its value

On 29 June, Tommy Robinson ‘pumped’ a meme coin on behalf of his son. In the aftermath, the coin’s holders began selling off what they had – i.e. ‘dumping’ it. In other words, it looks a lot like your textbook ‘pump and dump’ scheme: Update: The meme coin Tommy Robinson's promoted has now fallen roughly 96%. The coin has experienced several smaller spikes followed by rapid sell-offs. https://t.co/ICuyZsAqMB pic.twitter.com/cHnZRfnxE7 — Gadget (@Gadget440) June 30, 2026 To those in the know, Robinson’s post gave off ‘pump and dump’ vibes. If you’re unfamiliar with this form of online scam, the Financial Conduct Authority…

Continue ReadingMeme coin Tommy Robinson promoted loses 96% of its value

Lebanon government signs agreement with Israel in the blood of its own citizens

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:30 June 2026
Lebanon government signs agreement with Israel in the blood of its own citizens

On Friday, 27 June, in a room at the US State Department, Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington — with zero diplomatic credentials prior to this post — signed her name to a “framework agreement” with Israel. US secretary of state Marco Rubio beamed that it was “the beginning of the beginning.” As usual, in spite of American imperial pomp the ‘agreement’ is not what it appears, as Al Jazeera reported: he agreement does not force Israel to withdraw from the large area of southern Lebanon that it continues to occupy, and Israel also appears to be signalling that it will continue its…

Continue ReadingLebanon government signs agreement with Israel in the blood of its own citizens

Polling is consistently showing that Reform is losing its lead

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:28 June 2026
Polling is consistently showing that Reform is losing its lead

Keir Starmer has resigned, and Andy Burnham is set to replace him. As we’ve reported previously, this has not led to a sudden reversal of Labour’s fortunes. As time goes on, however, we are starting to see Reform losing its lead: BREAKING | Labour surge in latest poll Ref: 24% ( –3 ) Lab: 21% ( +6 ) Grn: 15% ( –2 ) Con: 18% ( +1 ) Lib: 12% ( –1 ) Poll: @FindoutnowUK, 24-25 June––(+/– vs 17 June) pic.twitter.com/p4llFWk1CX — Stats for Lefties (@LeftieStats) June 25, 2026 Is this all down to Burnham? Or is Reform doing just as…

Continue ReadingPolling is consistently showing that Reform is losing its lead

Royal Family to get a 94% surge in taxpayer-funded income whilst ‘it’s subjects’ must expect less

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:27 June 2026
Royal Family to get a 94% surge in taxpayer-funded income whilst ‘it’s subjects’ must expect less

Long-time benefit scroungers, the Royal Family are set for a staggering 94% increase in taxpayer funding through the Sovereign Grant. So, while the rest of us are told there’s no money for public services and everyone needs to tighten their belts, the richest family in the country is about to see its public funding almost double. When doctors and other public sector workers are criticised for asking for pay rises of 5% or 6.6%, it’s hard not to notice a pretty sickening contrast. Apparently, modest wage increases are “unaffordable” — unless you’re already fabulously wealthy. And this comes at the same…

Continue ReadingRoyal Family to get a 94% surge in taxpayer-funded income whilst ‘it’s subjects’ must expect less

Israel is targeting Palestinian education, even in its prisons

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:22 June 2026
Israel is targeting Palestinian education, even in its prisons

The Palestinian National Prisoner Movement has had a long and proud history. Decades of struggle inside the walls of Israel’s jails and detention centres have seen important advances in basic rights for those incarcerated, including in education. Israel’s tally of abuses against detainees But since the start of the genocide in Gaza, Israeli occupation authorities have reversed and cancelled these gains. Prisoners have been stripped of all their rights by the occupation. Instead, they are systematically humiliated, abused, and tortured. Students of all ages are being arrested and imprisoned by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). These detainees must not only cope with…

Continue ReadingIsrael is targeting Palestinian education, even in its prisons

Iran submits complaint to FIFA regarding US travel restrictions on its player

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:19 June 2026
Iran submits complaint to FIFA regarding US travel restrictions on its player

The Iranian Football Federation announced on Friday its intention to submit a formal complaint to FIFA, protesting the restrictions imposed on the movement of Iran’s national team within the United States during its participation in the 2026 World Cup. The Iran will play its matches in the tournament while based in Mexico, one of the host nations, under restrictions related to entry procedures into the United States, where its group stage matches will take place. In a statement quoted by Reuters, the Iranian Federation stated that U.S. authorities allow the delegation to enter only one day before the match, provided they…

Continue ReadingIran submits complaint to FIFA regarding US travel restrictions on its player

Polanski say it’s Greens VS Labour in Manchester Mayor race

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:21 June 2026
Polanski say it’s Greens VS Labour in Manchester Mayor race

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, and that means Labour now has two new races to run: the first is for the position of Labour leader, and the second is for the mayor of Greater Manchester. The first will be restricted to Labour MPs, obviously, but the second will be open to any candidate who can raise the deposit. Such candidates may want to think twice before putting the money down, however, as the Greens are confident it’s going to be a two-horse race between them and Labour: We said it was Greens vs Reform in Gorton and Denton, and…

Continue ReadingPolanski say it’s Greens VS Labour in Manchester Mayor race

Flags, chants, and messages of solidarity: Palestine makes its presence felt at the 2026 World Cup

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:14 June 2026
Flags, chants, and messages of solidarity: Palestine makes its presence felt at the 2026 World Cup

Palestine did not need a team in the 2026 World Cup to be present in the spotlight. From the very first days of the tournament, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Palestinian cause emerged as one of the most visible topics in the public sphere surrounding the World Cup. It was seen through flags waving at public events, protests accompanying the matches, and chants of solidarity shared across social media platforms, transforming into a parallel narrative to the world’s biggest football event. As the eyes of billions of viewers turn to the pitch, fans and activists have seized…

Continue ReadingFlags, chants, and messages of solidarity: Palestine makes its presence felt at the 2026 World Cup

Netanyahu’s order for 70% Israeli control of Gaza is not ‘self-defence’ – it’s ethnic cleansing

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:9 June 2026
Netanyahu’s order for 70% Israeli control of Gaza is not ‘self-defence’ – it’s ethnic cleansing

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians has commented on Israeli plans to seize control of even more of Gaza: Benjamin Netanyahu’s order to the IDF [Israel’s name for its military occupation forces] to seize control of at least 70% of the Gaza Strip is an egregious violation of the so-called ‘ceasefire’ that Israel has violated more than 3,000 times since October. Increasing Israeli occupation of Gaza has gone unchecked and the so-called ‘yellow line’ has continually expanded, with Israeli soldiers operating an open-fire policy on any Palestinians who finds themselves within the no man’s land, most of whom are in…

Continue ReadingNetanyahu’s order for 70% Israeli control of Gaza is not ‘self-defence’ – it’s ethnic cleansing

Oxford Union condemns Uygur/ Piker visa cancellation but its own hands are dirty

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:9 June 2026
Oxford Union condemns Uygur/ Piker visa cancellation but its own hands are dirty

The Oxford Union (OU) has issued a statement condemning the Starmer government for cancelling the entry visas of US anti-genocide speakers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker. The pair had been scheduled to speak at an OU debate and were barred by Starmer for their speech against Israel’s genocide and other crimes. But its own free speech record is anything but spotless. The government’s action to please the UK Israel lobby is a disgrace, if an entirely unsurprising one. In a post on X, OU president, Arwa Elrayess, said it would proceed with the event. She added that the cancellation was a…

Continue ReadingOxford Union condemns Uygur/ Piker visa cancellation but its own hands are dirty

Wales moves to decolonise its museums, and GB News is losing it

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:9 June 2026
Wales moves to decolonise its museums, and GB News is losing it

Right-wingers are in moral panic over government plans in Wales to promote the Welsh language, culture, and history across publicly funded museums. In characteristic fashion, the dog-whistling GB News outlet published an article titled: Plaid Cymru accused of ‘cultural extremism’ and ‘attempting to rewrite Welsh history’ amid plan to decolonise museums. This unsurprisingly frames the progressive initiative in dramatic terms. At the same time, it fails to engage seriously with the issues Plaid seeks to address. Decolonising Wales The newly-formed, Welsh nationalist government said the initiative aims to deliver the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (ARWAP). This will include the “decolonisation of…

Continue ReadingWales moves to decolonise its museums, and GB News is losing it

Reform is pretending its Makerfield candidate was Action Man

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:8 June 2026
Reform is pretending its Makerfield candidate was Action Man

Reform UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election is one Robert Kenyon. So far, Kenyon has attracted a great deal of criticism for the things he’s said in the past and the things he’s saying right now. Kenyon isn’t the only one talking nonsense, however, with his party joining in too: He was a Lance Corporal in the Army Reserves. Stop trying to make it out as anything more than it is. He’s also a sexist and a perv. pic.twitter.com/O2Urc8Q0J2 — Reform Party UK Exposed (@reformexposed) May 26, 2026 Reform gets territorial As Reform Exposed notes above, Kenyon was a member of…

Continue ReadingReform is pretending its Makerfield candidate was Action Man

UK government trying to ‘cover up’ its ’embarrassment’ over nature and national security report

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:8 June 2026
UK government trying to ‘cover up’ its ’embarrassment’ over nature and national security report

The government has been accused of seeming to “cover up” its “embarrassment” by trying to hide an explosive report, which revealed the dire state of the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The comments were made after the Cabinet Office rejected a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request from the Canary, which asked the Prime Minister’s Office to release documents showing discussions between officials about the timing of the publication of the Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security. The assessment was published in January 2026 following an FOI request from the Green Alliance think tank. It was…

Continue ReadingUK government trying to ‘cover up’ its ’embarrassment’ over nature and national security report

Iran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup

  • Post author:
  • Post last modified:8 June 2026
Iran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup

In a move that reflects the political complexities surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has appproved Iran to move its football team base from the US to Mexico. The decision came after months of escalating political tension between Tehran and Washington, which had raised concerns within Iranian sporting circles regarding the national team’s participation in the World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. The crisis reached boiling point, with reports that Iran might withdraw from the finals. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed that the international federation was committed to the Iranian team participating as normal. He also denied any…

Continue ReadingIran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Older Posts